Clinozoisite and Gaspite Physical Properties

Clinozoisite and Gaspite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite and Gaspite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Clinozoisite and Gaspite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Clinozoisite and Gaspite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Gaspite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Gaspite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 3.21 whereas that of Gaspite is 3.21.